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The iPad in the Elementary Classroom
From Mission Impossible
to
Mission possible
This handbook has been developed to be used with the new iOS7 software.
Created by Joey Lento
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The iPad in the Elementary Classroom From Mission Impossible to Mission Possible
Created by Joey Lento
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Message from the Author… I am happy to share with you a tool that will provide everything you need to know when using the iPad in the classroom. This handbook begins with the iPad basics. This section will allow you to become familiar with all the buttons, functions and applications that come standard with an iPad. I also included the vocabulary and the definitions associated with the iPad. I then explain QR codes, and show examples of how powerful they can be in the classroom. At the end of this handbook, I included a list of apps that I use with my students. As you may already know, the amount of apps out there are endless. I have only included the apps that I have used successfully. However, this being said, this list grows and changes over time. If you are working on a special project and are looking for apps in a specific topic, feel free to contact me as I may be able to suggest one. You have permission to make copies of this handbook for your own personal classroom use. It would be greatly appreciated if you acknowledge my work. I hope you enjoy using “The iPad in the Elementary Classroom: From Mission Impossible to Mission Possible” handbook. Joey Lento [email protected]
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Table of Contents
iPad Basics
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iPad Functions
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Easy Access Options & iPad Language
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Photos & Videos
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Closing Apps
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Tips & Tricks
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iPad Accessories
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iPad Rules
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QR Codes
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Using QR codes in the classroom
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Internet Browsers
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Google Drive
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Apps in the classroom
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iPad Basics
Headphone jack Microphone Sleep/Wake button
Back Camera
Side Switch
Volume Button
Speaker
Dock Connector
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iPad Basics
Front Camera
Battery Life
Wifi signal
Apps
Multitasking Bar
Home Button
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iPad Functions The Home Button: You can Press the Home button to get to the home screen. You can also double click the Home button to see recently used apps. Just swipe to the left to see all open apps. To close applications, slide each app upwards. Sleep/Wake Button: You can Lock the iPad by clicking this function. If you want to turn off the iPad, hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds, then slide to power off. To restart or reset your iPad, hold the Sleep/Wake button and home button at the same time until apple logo appears. Side Switch: This is often used to “Mute”, however, you can change it to Lock screen rotation by going to Settings>General>”Use side Switch to”>Lock rotation Search: When on the main screen, swipe your finger downward starting in the middle of the screen. A keyboard and “Search iPad” will appear. This will allow you to search for anything on your iPad. This is also called “Spotlight Search”. Common icons on the iPad:
Shows battery level and % of battery life. Lightning icon indicates battery is charging.
Bluetooth is on. If sharing with a device, this icon will light up white.
Screen Rotation, this will be lit white if screen rotation is on, and grey if it is off.
This is the icon for Wifi. This will show you the strength of the wifi connection.
Airplane mode on when lit up white, it allows you to use the iPad apps and access information without using any internet.
Airplay allows you to stream or mirror your iPad wirelessly via wifi to a television, computer, or other devices that allow airplay.
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Easy access to some iPad options
The iPad allows you to easily access some if its options by an upward swipe on the bottom of the iPad. This section is called the “Control Centre”, and it looks like this:
A few words to know when using iPads
Tap: Use your finger to tap the screen
Pinch: Place thumb and one finger on the screen and pull them together in a pinching form.
Swipe: Touch the screen and slide to the left or right, up or down
Flick: Touch the screen with your finger and quickly slide and release. This is often used when looking through pictures quickly.
Drag: Similar to a computer mouse, keep your finger on a desired location and keep it firmly pressed while moving it to a new location.
Control Centre
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Photos & Videos
Camera: The camera takes still photos or videos.
- Select the camera icon
Photo Application
Select to switch camera to front or rear.
Tap to take picture or to begin or end a
video recording.
Photo App Photos and videos are automatically stored here
When viewing photos or videos, select this icon to share the photo/video or send to a printer that is connected to the iPad via wifi.
Slide up/down to select video, photo,
or square photo.
Full-resolution HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Select to view photos and videos taken.
Creating Albums: When in the Photo app, you can view all your photos by selecting “Photos” at the bottom of the app. You can organize your photos in albums by simply selecting “Albums” at the bottom of the app. This will bring you to a new page. Click the “+” symbol at the top, you will then be prompted to give your album a title. Then you will automatically be directed to your
photos. Simply tap the pictures you want in your album and select “Done” on the top right.
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Closing Apps
All apps on the iPad remain open until they are closed. Keeping many unused apps open at once can cause the battery to drain, and have other apps not work at their full potential. Follow these simple steps to close apps.
1. Double click the home button (Click the Home button two consecutive times quickly)
2. Swipe to the right or left to select the apps you want to close. 3. To close them, simply slide the app upwards.
Tips and Tricks Students: Stay on this App!! Want to keep your students working on one app without venturing out to other apps? Follow these steps:
1. Select Settings 2. General 3. Accessibility 4. Guided Access, and swipe button. It will turn green.
Then Click “Set Passcode” and create a 4 digit password you will have to remember.
- Now that Guided Access is enabled, you can open an app you would like the
students to work on, and hit the home button three consecutive times. - Select “Start” to begin Guided Access. - To end Guided Access, hit the home button three times, enter your
password. You can then Resume, or end guided access.
settings
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Apple 30 pin adapter
iPad Accessories for the classroom
Dewey document camera stand This stand allows you to transform your iPad into a document camera. When your iPad is snapped in the “Dewey document stand”, it can rotate 90°, swivel and tilt while keeping your iPad secure. Similar to an overhead projector, a document camera allows you to project whatever you have on it to a screen or SmartBoard. In order for this stand to
work, you need a dongle wire to connect your iPad to a projector.
Pair your iPad with a Projector: A dongle A dongle is an adapter that connects your iPad to the VGA of your projector. There are two versions of this adapter. The iPad dock connector will determine if you need the older version (30 pin to VGA adapter), or the newer version (Lightning
to VGA adapter). This adapter will allow your class to see the apps you are using on the iPad on a big screen. For best quality, it is recommended that you use Apple
products. The 30 pin adapter runs for about $35, and the lightning adapter runs for about $50. Belkin- Flip USB with Audio KVM Switch
This is a very useful adapter to have in the classroom. It allows you to connect your iPad Dongle, and your computer to this adapter, and one wire is directly connected to your SmartBoard or projector and your speakers. At a flip of the switch, you can go from iPad to computer on your screen without touching any of your wires. Best investment, after purchasing the dongle! Belkin sells it for $40 US, and amazon.ca for about $45CDN.
Griffin Survivor iPad case: Protect your school’s iPad investment with this Griffin Survivor iPad case. This military grade case absorbs shocks and drops up to 6 feet, protects against rain, wind or whatever your day has in store. A flip frame stand is also integrated in the design. Stylus: A stylus is a writing tool that can be used on an iPad instead of using a finger. It is
great to teach students how to properly use a writing tool like a pencil or crayon. There are different models available. Some look and feel like pens or pencils, others like a crayon. Bluetooth Keyboard
A Bluetooth keyboard can be linked with an iPad wirelessly. This can help students and teachers that have difficulty using the tactile keyboard on the ipad.
Lightning adapter
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iPad Storage
Bretford PowerSync Tray for iPad
This Power Sync tray is great for storing, charging and syncing 10 iPads. Only one wire is connected to a computer, and another to a power outlet. Green and orange lights indicate if the iPad is fully charged or still needs to be charged. It comes with a durable combination lock. You can also connect multiple trays together (up to 30 iPads, 1
USB to the computer). There is a security lid that locks into place to protect the iPads.
The Dish Rack iPad Tray A homemade version of keeping your iPads together is using a dish rack. Use Tie Wraps to lock the Power Bar in place. iPads then stand in place in the dish rack and are plugged in power bar.
BretFord PowerSync Cart for iPad This Cart is ideal for 30 iPads. Only one USb connects to the computer and one wire connects to power outlet. On the top of the cart it indicates which iPads are fully
charged with a green light, and those that still need charging with an orange light. Space for a laptop on top of cart for easy syncing.
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QR Codes
What is a QR Code? QR code is the abbreviation from Quick Response Code. It is a digital image similar to a bar code that can be scanned with an iPad, iPod, or a Smartphone using a QR reader app. Internet is required for it to work.
1. To start you need to download one of many free QR reader apps from the App Store.
2. Once downloaded, open the app. Similar to taking a picture, hold the iPad over the QR code so that the QR code is in the camera box.
3. When the camera recognizes the code, the iPad will direct you to a destination like a website, video, picture, via the Internet.
QR Generators
You can create your very own QR code! There are many free websites that allow you to create your QR codes that you can link a website, text, videos, maps, voice recordings, etc.. www.qrstuff.com – allows you to create a QR code in any color
qrvoice.net – allows you to type a message (up to 100 characters), that transforms to an electronic voice QR code. When students scan the code, they will hear the message you typed.
http://vocaroo.com Allows you to record your voice on this site, or you can upload a voice file. When you are satisfied with your recording, you are given a link. This link can be used to create a QR code on a site like www.qrstuff.com. It is as easy as copy and paste.
http://www.classtools.net/QR Enter multiple questions and answers, and it will generate multiple QR codes that can be printed and hidden in your class for students to find, scan, and answer.
www.visualead.com Allows you to create a QR code with an image around it (as seen on pg. 14 of this handbook).
Bitly.com – Shortens a website so people don’t have to type the entire website link. Simply copy paste the website on this site and it will generate a short link that will direct you to the same location.
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How can I use QR codes in my class? Simple QR Generator: This is an application that you can download on your Google Chrome
web browser on your computer. Once installed, at a click of an icon on your address bar, a QR code appears on your screen. Students can scan this code with their iPad and it will direct them to the website that you are on. To download this application just type “Simple QR Code Generator” in Google search when using Google Chrome.
Math – Multi-Step Word Problems: Students can self-correct their work. They can walk around the class, solve the problem with the goal of showing all their work. They can correct using the QR code, and try again if they are incorrect.
Fraction Jenga: This is a free PDF created by “FlapJack
Educational Resources” on “Teachers pay Teachers”. It is a self-checking resource containing 54 labels to adhere to Jenga blocks to use in the game Jenga or simply as building blocks. Each label has a fraction problem along with a QR code answer that can be scanned to check students' accuracy. If student answer is correct they can use it to build a tower, wrong they have to place their block back in the pot. Tallest tower wins!
qrvoice.net: Have the students create an art piece and then have them type a caption or title for their work. This site will automatically create a QR, just click and print. When scanned with a QR reader, you will hear the caption with an electronic voice. http://vocaroo.com: Like the idea of qrvoice.net but want to hear the student’s voice instead? Then use this site! Record the students singing a song and include the QR code in the card for parents to hear. You can upload a file or record directly on the site.
Physical Education: A teacher posted posters like this image in the gym. Students scanned the QR codes to understand the activity they needed to perform in their station. Each station had three levels of physical activities and the QR code was linked to a video of how to do them properly.
Other Ideas: Teachers can also use QR codes on homework sheets that can link students to a website that will help them complete their work. You can use QR codes on student work to explain the thinking behind the work. QR codes at “Meet the Teacher” night to give information, class website, newsletters, etc… Have Qr codes linked to videos or sound recordings of students explaining class routines, directions, rules, safety directions, etc.. The possibilities are endless.
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Scan QR reader
Internet Browsers
The Power of Google Drive in the Classroom Google drive is an online tool that can store photos, videos, documents, presentations and other files. It is similar to Microsoft Office, but everything is stored and saved online. Therefore, teachers and students can access their information from anywhere.
A struggle that teachers often have is the ability to
print word documents that students worked on in an iPad. Having students working in Google Drive allows them to use an app on the iPad that is similar to Word and PowerPoint, and have them print their work when they access it on a computer.
Google Drive can also be a collaborative tool where multiple students can
work on the same document from different computers and/or iPads. A teacher can also log onto Google Drive on the computer that is connected to a SmartBoard or projector, and have a student work on the same Google Drive document on an iPad. This would allow the class to see what the student is working on.
Safari Free app This is a web browser that comes with the iPad. Does not open sites that require Flash.
Rover Free app and $4.99 upgrade This is a web browser app that allows Flash to work on
educational websites.
Photon Flash Browser for Kids App costs $4.99 This is a web browser app that allows Flash to work websites. Press lightning bolt at the top of screen to enable Flash mode.
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Apps in the Classroom
Icon App Title App Description Price
iMovie
Create and share movies from the photos and videos taken on your iPad. You can also create movie trailers from templates included in the app.
$9.99
Intro
Designer
Great movie templates you can customize, save and add them to your iMovie project.
Free *and $2.99
upgrade for full
version
MP3 Cutter for iMovie
You can edit and add effects to MP3 files that are stored in your iPad, then save the file. Once your file is saved, you can add it to your iMovie project.
Free *to activate
sound effects, you need to
rate the app
Edmodo
Edmodo is a free app for teachers, students and parents. It allows a safe place to connect, share work, access homework, grades, etc.
Free
Evernote
Evernote is a website and app that allows you to store notes, photos, voice reminders, etc. You can tag your uploads and the search engine goes through all your files to find what you are looking for. It can also detect text that is in the photos you uploaded into Evernote.
Free
Voice Record
Pro
Audio record, and the app saves it as an MP3 and can be sent by email, Dropbox, other applications.
Free
Youtube
A huge library of videos on all subjects.
Free
Class Dojo
Class dojo helps keep attendance, and improve classroom behaviour. Students earn points and lose points for their classroom behaviour.
Free
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Student Pick
Pick a student at random by shaking or tapping the screen. Have multiple cans for different groups. Student progress can be recorded and emailed to parents.
$2.99
Remind101
Allows teachers to send text messages to students and parents without them having access to your pone number. Send a message to the entire class in seconds.
Free
DropBox
Store all your files here so you can access them wherever you have internet (iPad, computer, SmartBoard, etc).
Free (5GB of storage)
Myscript Calculator
Free handwriting calculator. Use your finger to write a mathematical equation and it will provide you with the answer.
Free
Fraction Calculator
Plus
Easiest way to calculate fractions. The calculator is split in three sections; whole number, numerator, denominator.
Free
Touch and
Learn-Emotions
Students hear an emotion, and they need to select the best image that represents the emotion. You can also upload your own photos and audio. This can allow you to create a game that relates to what you are teaching in class.
Free
Google Drive
Students can store and create documents that can be later accessed on a computer, and be printed.
Free
Sky Map
All you have to do is point your iPad at the sky and the Sky Map will tell you exactly what you are looking at. Displays stars, planets, moon phases, constellations, messier objects and meteor showers. You can also search for a planet or star and the app will direct you to the location and direction of your planet/star.
Free
Video Science
A growing library of over 80 hands-on Science lessons that are great for home and the classroom. These short videos demonstrate inexpensive and easy to recreate experiments that are designed to inspire and excite kids.
Free
Britannica Kids
Britannica kids offers a variety of different apps each priced differently. You can download a Britannica Kids specifically to the Science concept you are teaching such as; volcanoes, pyramids, rainforests, etc..
From $4.99 to $6.99 each app
Educreations
This free iOS app turns your iPad into a recordable iPad. This is ideal for creating video tutorials and animated lessons. It also offers its users the ability to record voice, use diagrams, add text to photos, and share.
Free
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Show Me
Similar to Educreations, this app lets you turn your iPad into a personal interactive whiteboard. It offers several features such as : record voice, make video tutorials and share them, import images and write over them, easily switch between drawing and erasing, and many more.
Free
Story Builder
Story Builder is designed to help children accomplish the following educational goals: 1) Improve paragraph formation; 2) Improve integration of ideas; and 3) Improve higher level abstractions by inference. Extensive use of audio clips promotes improved auditory processing for special needs children with autism spectrum disorders or sensory processing disorders.
$7.99
Comic Life
A comic strip app that allows you to insert your own text, customize speech bubbles, lettering, choose from multiple templates or create on your own. Have students explain the steps of math problem through a comic strip.
$4.99
Popplet
Popplet helps you organize your thoughts by creating webs. Great tool for brainstorming.
Free *and $4.99
upgrade for full version
ThreeRing
ThreeRing is an electronic portfolio. You can upload, a file, video, audio, or picture from an iPad/iPod, or Smartphone. You can give these items a “tag” and include a student name. When logging in from the website you can search for the items uploaded by typing a students name or a tag.
Free
VidRhythm
Create music videos with simple sounds. Show students a YouTube video of “Mike Tompkins” and how he uses his mouth to make sounds to create music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtBeobpTcmk
Free
Math Zombies
Math Zombies is a great game to reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Students have to solve the equation before the zombie eats them.
Free
Little Matchups: The Matching
Game
Great matching game for Kindergarten students, or special needs
$0.99
Endless ABC
Excellent app that allows students to match letters to the letters of a word. As the student touches a letter and drags it to the word, the letter makes the letter sound.
$4.99
Grover’s
Number Special
Students tilt the iPad to catch items that Grover needs to create his lunch special. Great for counting skills up to 10.
$2.99
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Magic Piano
Students must touch the green dots on the screen at that right speed in order to hear a sound that makes up the song. This app is great for young elementary students, students on the autism spectrum, down syndrome or other special needs. It teaches them
Free
Starfall: Learn
to read
Similar to Starfall.com, this app is great for students learning to read. Your student will hear, touch, read, and eventually master sound-spelling through a variety of engaging activities, movies, and songs.
$2.99
Bitsboard
Listed as a 5 star, Education App of the year, this is one worth looking into. Bitsboard has a number of mini-games for students to play that are already created in the app. What makes this app special is that teachers can use templates and create their own games based on concepts taught in class. Templates include; flashcards, true/false, pop quiz, match, bingo, spelling bee, etc… Teachers can also track user progress.
Free or $2.99 for Pro
version
Teacher Tube
Similar to YouTube, TeacherTube is a video library of teacher created videos on concepts taught in class. Simply type a topic, and grade, and you will find videos that can be posted on your class website, Edmodo wall, or simply shown in class.
Free
Singing Fingers
Singing Fingers is great for young elementary students, students on the autism spectrum, down syndrome or other special needs. It encourages them to speak or make sounds. Students need to make a sound in order to make a doodle on the screen. They then can hear the sounds by passing their finger over the doodle.
Free
iMotion HD
This app takes multiple pictures at a time-lapse of your choosing. It is great for creating animation type movies. See the growth of a plant over time, or create a claymation film.
Free or $1.99
$1.99 full version allows more
exporting options
Scan
Scan is a QR reader. There are many different QR readers out there, but this one really scans the QR quickly.
Free
CoachMyVideo
Coach my video is a great app for Phys. Ed. teachers. It allows to take a video of a student performing a movement action, and then overlapping it with the proper way of doing the same movement. You can also use a doodle tool to show students where they are having difficulty.
Free